2. PRESENTED BY MICHAEL YANG SPEECH 101 Orchestra Instruments

3. Instrument Categories TypeSpecific Instruments StringsViolin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass WoodwindsFlute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon BrassesFrench horn, Trumpet, Tuba PercussionDrums, Triangle, Cymbals, tambourine

4. Strings Produce sounds through strong vibration Normally played with bow  Can be plucked Harp occasionally joins the string section

5. Woodwinds Played blowing through a mouth hole on a vibrating reed The larger the instrument the lower the pitch

6. Brasses Played by the action of valves and musician’s lips on the mouthpiece

7. Percussion Played by being struck, rubbed or shaken Provide the rhythmic beat in an orchestra